T E R T I A R Y S C H O L A R S H I P a p p l i c a t i o n f o r m

  a p p l i c a t i o n s c l o s e 5 p m   1 s t A P R I L

Te Mana o Te Awa Tertiary Scholarships aim to grow the collective expertise ofWhanganui uri to contribute to and enhance the health and wellbeing of Te Awa

Tupua.

Priority areas of this scholarship:

Environmental SciencesNatural ResourcesEnvironmental LawPlanningAccountingBusiness Management and Administration

To apply you must be:

A verified member on the Whanganui IwiregisterPursuing a recognised tertiary levelqualification in one of the priority areas ofthis scholarshipCommitted to the health and wellbeing ofTe Awa Tupua

www.ngatangatatiaki.co.nz

A completed application form

Proof of enrolment from your chosen tertiary provider

Academic transcript/NCEA results

A written character reference from a kaumātua

A written academic reference

Your personal impact statement – this is the most important

aspect of your application. It’s your chance to tell us your

commitment towards the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua

and how your tertiary qualification will allow you to do this. You

can provide your personal impact statement in writing (either in

the application form itself or in a letter) with no more than 300

words

A summary of your research topic (for postgraduate masters or

doctorate students only)

Your personal impact statement demonstrates that you are

committed to the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua

Your qualification aligns to the priority areas of this scholarship

(where scholarships are undersubscribed consideration may be

given to applications outside of these priority areas)

Your application form is complete and relevant documentation

has been provided

Payment will be made directly to the Tertiary Provider,

Studylink/IRD or hall of residence. Undergraduate scholarships

are worth up to $3,000 and postgraduate scholarships are worth

up to $10,000 (part time students will be paid by pro rata or per

paper)

You must attend the Annual General Meeting of Ngā Tāngata

Tiaki o Whanganui Trust

You must be available to participate in the Tira Hoe Waka,

Raukotahi Rangatahi Summit, Rangatakapū Summit or any

other relevant iwi wānanga

You consent to your profile and image being used in the

promotion of Te Mana o Te Awa and the Tertiary Scholarship

Provide a final report upon completion of the year you received

your scholarship

To apply you must provide:

Scholarships will be awarded based on:

If successful:

Demonstrate how you are committed to making a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of TeAwa Tupua:

T e r t i a r y s c h o l a r s h i p a p p l i c a t i o n f o r m

Whanganui Iwi Registration Number: Hapū:

Name: Address: Phone/Mobile: Email: Date of Birth: Marae:

TERTIARY STUDY INFORMATION

Name of Tertiary Provider: Name of Qualification: Major/s: What is your research topic? (for postgraduate masters or doctorate students only):

Are you studying: Full Time Part Time Year first enrolled: Intended date of completion: Proof of enrolment and fees confirmation attached: Yes No Student ID number: Is this year your fees free year?: Yes No Have you secured any other funding for this qualification?: Yes No If yes, please specify:

WRITTEN REFERENCES

You will need two (2) written references to support your application - character and academic.

Please provide contact details below and attach their letter of support.

Character Reference By Kaumātua

Name:

Hapū:

Phone:

Email:

Academic Reference by Teacher/Lecturer

Name:

Position:

Phone:

email:

PERSONAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Please send completed application and supporting information to:

Name: Signature:                                                                              Date:               

I declare that the information given in this application is true and correct If successful, I will comply with all terms and conditions of the scholarship I understand payment will be made directly to the tertiary provider, studylink/IRD or hall of residence Pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993, I hereby give consent to Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui to have myapplication sighted and discussed by my nominated referees If successful, I consent for my profile and image to be used in promotion of the Te Mana o Te Awa TertiaryScholarship Programme If successful, I will provide a final report for the year I received this scholarship If successful, I will attend the Annual General Meeting of Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui Trust andparticipate in the Tira Hoe Waka, Raukotahi Rangatahi Summit, Rangatakapū Summit or any otherrelevant iwi wānanga

DECLARATION

CHECKLIST 

Please ensure you have all the required documentation to support your application before submitting:

Completed application form (this document) Proof of enrolment and fees confirmation Certified copy of academic transcript One (1) written character reference from akaumātua

One (1) written academic reference Whanganui Iwi Registration checked and verified Personal impact statement  Summary of your research topic (for postgraduatemasters or doctorate students only)

Te Mana o Te Awa

Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui

PO Box 544, Whanganui 4500

0800 292 8872

tmota@ngatangatatiaki.co.nz

Email:

Post:

Describe the personal impact this Scholarship will have for you if you are successful:

Demonstrate how your qualifications and/or research will enable you to contribute to the health and wellbeingof Te Awa Tupua in the future: